OSS Hastings Learnership (12 Months)

Hastings Direct; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is offering a Learnership program for unemployed youth in Centurion, South Africa. The program provides vital work experience in the call centre environment and aims to assist participants in pursuing careers in the Financial and Insurance industry. Successful applicants will receive a stipend and engage in full qualifications training amidst a structured, supportive work setting, boosting their career prospects significantly.

Qualifications

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Aged between 18 and 35 years.
• Unemployed for the last 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured work-based program.
• Receive workplace experience in call centre operations.
• Attend training sessions on-site.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Professional engagement

Adaptability

Multitasking

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Matric

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

The Learnership is a structured work-based program, affording unemployed youth work experience in our company. This program gives unemployed youth workplace experience or an opportunity to practice the work skills in order to assist them in the future with their chosen occupations.

The successful applicants will enter into a fixed term Learnership agreement (not an employment contract) with the company and receive a stipend of R12 000. This is a learning opportunity for unemployed youth that has a passion for call centre and would like to gain experience to pursue a career in the Financial and Insurance industry.

Working Hours

You will be required to work the following shifts based on a pre-determined roster:

• Friday to Monday (9 hours)
• Saturdays (8 hours)
• Sundays (5 hours)
• You will get 2 week days off (This will either be Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursdays)
• 1 day out of the week will be dedicated to Full Qualifications training on-site.

Public Holidays

You will be required to work a full day during South African Public holiday if you are scheduled on the day, unless it’s a public holiday in the UK.

Competencies

The successful individual would need to demonstrate the below listed competencies at an advanced level:

• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships
• Takes initiative
• Engages professionally
• Adapts and responds positively to change
• The ability to multitask and handle stress
• Communication skills
• Self‑motivated with a desire to learn

Qualifications

• Matric
• Computer Literate (MS Office)
• No work experience required

Take note to qualify for an INSETA Learnership program you need to

• Be a South African citizen
• Not previously on a Learnership with INSETA
• Be between the ages of 18 & 35
• Unemployed in the last 6 months

Additional Information

In accordance with OUTsurance Insurance Company Ltd Employment Equity goals, preference will be given to individuals who meet the job requirements and are from the various designated groups.